Material Program Manager (Remote)

Material Program ManagerCollins Aerospace is seeking a Material Program Manager responsible for developing and executing Supply Chain (SC) strategies and plans for capture / proposal efforts and program execution in the STC organization.Additionally, they serve as the liaison between the Program Executive, Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and the Supply Chain organization, and will be responsible for the development, coordination and execution of all program supply chain strategies and objectives.The ideal candidate will be an independent worker requiring minimal oversight and have excellent attention to detail.The selected candidate will need to possess strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills.This position will require frequent interface with various customers and will be the sole Operations point of contact for assigned programs.What You Will DoSingle point of contact to Supply Chain management organization and internal customers, including Program Office, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and ContractsPartner with Subcontracts Management team to support Teaming agreements, PIA and Supplier Service / Engineering contractsDevelop and execute Material Program Strategy (MPS) / Material Program Plans (MPP), Material Sales Forecasts for assigned programs, and Earned Value Management / Financial management including Material Estimates at Completions (EACs) and Material ForecastingSupport front end of the business SC activities including early SC and supplier involvement and other strategic sourcing initiativesSupport Supply Chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates, Price to Win strategies; ability to develop and communicate SCM business plans including small business and SCM risk mitigation plansRepresent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies, and objectives, oversee all SC activities needed to meet program requirementsEnsure partnerships with various SC functions in addition to Production Control and OperationsAssist the make / buy / where processLead and support risk / opportunity mitigation plans to meet program objectivesSupport SCM Gate activitiesPartner cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations to create common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Monitor and improve performance metrics to support program material requirementsEnsure Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW) are appropriate for the product, or the service requirementsSupport International SCM support / issuesTravel as required to suppliers and work locations as business needs dictateQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceAbility to travel as required to suppliers and work locations as business needs dictateExperience developing statements of work (SOW) that are complete and conform to program requirementsExperience working within ERPsExperience working within manufacturingQualifications We PreferBachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering-General or Industrial, Operations or other related fieldExperience with SAP / PRISM and the Supply Chain suite of toolsTechnical knowledge of related hardware applications, as well as knowledge of operational and manufacturing processes (assembly, integration, and test)Experience in Integrated Product Team (IPT) / Cross functional teams, including leading an IPT teamExperience in working with Microsoft ProjectExperience collaborating with Subcontract Administrators and business leadershipExperience with government regulations (i.e., FAR / DFAR, ITAR / EAR, TINA, etc.)What We Offer BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, and parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!.